8 things I like about Aloft Hotels
Aloft Hotels is billed as a new high-design/low-cost brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts. I stayed at one this weekend in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Here are eight things I like about it.
1. A pool table in the lobby. Who says “low-cost” can’t also be cool?
2. Where did they get those groovy sofas in the reception area?
3. The squishy blue tiles in the elevators that makes you think you’re walking on water.
4. Sleek European design at a fraction of the cost. If Ikea opened a hotel, this is what it would look like.
5. This box plugs into all of your devices and works with the in-room TV. I want one.
6. Feather duvets. Just like staying at Mom’s place in the Swiss Alps.
7. Is that a cow above my bed?
8. Heads up! Now that’s what I call a shower.
You may also be interested in these articles
Comments
6 Responses to “8 things I like about Aloft Hotels”
Please share your thoughts...
The Aloft Hotel looks great BUT you did not put the cost/night down. I could not find it on their website either.
Could you possible disclose the cost?
Thanks Chris.
A room at the Rancho property next weekend will set you back about $100. You can search for rates on the site.
[...] a little style to the ‘burbs. (Chris Elliott stayed at an Aloft, and offers his thumbs-up here. Rob Lovitt compares the two brands [...]
I can’t wait to check ours out…
Minneapolis just got a NEW Westin, aloft, AND a W hotel in the historic Foshay Tower, along with the Hotel Ivy - Starwood’s Luxury Collection.
I’m booked into the aloft in Minneapolis for the first week of next month. It was actually more expensive, $229 a night, than it’s sister Sheraton property. I just thought I’d give it a try but now I don’t know, given you say it’s an economy hotel.
[...] it was extremely practical and cost-efficient. But once they all left, we downsized to a room at an Aloft hotel. There were certain advantages to staying at the property, including daily maid service, amenities [...]